OVERVIEW

Physician Medical Weight Loss Training is organized by Empire Medical Training and will be held on Dec 07, 2025.

Description:
The Medical Weight Loss Training program will prepare you to integrate lucrative weight loss options safely and effectively within your practice. Weight Loss Medicine is highly lucrative and continues to be in high demand by patients. This course is very detailed and comprehensive, providing you with instruction on the specific FDA pharmaceutical weight loss protocols, hormonal protocols, bariatric protocols, and other effective weight loss treatments dependent upon medical necessity and overall patient health. As part of the course, you will also understand other adjunctive procedures such as MIC injections, Vitamin B-12, and a variety of supplements and off-label use of other weight loss prescriptions.

Activity Overview:
This course is very detailed and comprehensive providing you with instruction on the specific FDA pharmaceutical weight loss protocols, hormonal protocols,
bariatric protocols, and other effective weight loss treatments dependent upon medical necessity and overall patient health.

Medical Weight Loss Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the Physician Medical Weight Loss Workshop, the physician should be able to:

 1.  Learn about the latest weight loss programs and protocols available including:

  • Diet and Weight Loss Protocols
  • Schwarzbein Diet and/or modification thereto
  • Various Glycemic Diets
  • South Beach Diet
  • Zone Diets
  • Low Fat, High Protein, and other commercial diets.

 2. Learn how hormone imbalance affects weight gain and the storage of fat and discuss the misconception about abdominal fat and stress in detail:

 3. Physicians will learn how to thoroughly evaluate and consult with an overweight patient including personalized comprehensive laboratory workup. Physicians will also learn the ins and outs of Dietary therapy and behavioral therapy

 4. Understand Integrative/Stress management, new technologies, and hormone balance as well as the importance of exercise:

  • New weight management/exercise technologies such as IR Infrared Sauna, Power Plate, etc.
  • Monitoring and Diagnostic Equipment Calorimeters, BMI, BMR Equipment Solutions.
  • Meal Planning (Internet Based).

 5. Learn about which prescription drugs are available now, as well as prescribing information and new drugs being proposed. Learn the protocols for dispensing controlled substances as well as how to safely market this service and successfully market your new Cosmetic Practice:

  • Understanding the benefits/drawbacks of creating a weight loss profit center within your practice.
  • ROl Analysis Return on Investment).
  • Business model for integrating into your practice or stand-alone business venture.
  • Practicality of the various tvpes of programs available for vour patients.
  • Leveraging your Patient File Base.
  • Understand the need for retail as part of your business model for supplements, nutriceuticals, and possibly meal planning.
  • Proven "Outreach" Marketing Programs.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of what it takes to become successful and outside services that can make a difference.
  • Weight loss as an adjunct to other profitable procedures (cellulite reduction/anti-aging service).
  • Weight loss is a springboard for other aesthetic services.

KEY DATES

Event Start Date
07 Dec, 2025
Event Start Date
Event End Date
07 Dec, 2025
Event End Date
Credits

Accreditation:
Credit provided by AKH, Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Empire Medical Training. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
Credit being awarded: 5.0 ANCC contact hours.

AAPA Credit Designation Statement
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 5 CME
  • 5 Contact Hour
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianNursingDentistPhysician AssistantHealthcare ProfessionalsNursesHealthcare ProvidersNurse Practitioners

    SPECIALITIES

    Anti Aging Medicine